Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)
 
Contact Information
Office of Community Programs
609-943-4060
e-mail

Division of Aging and Community Services
Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 807
Trenton, NJ 08625
Web site
 
Hours of Service
Varies
 
How to Apply

NJ EASE (Easy Access Single Entry)
1-877-222-3737
 
Parent Organization
Department of Health and Senior Services
Division of Aging and Community Services
P.O. Box 807
Trenton, NJ 08625
 
Program Description
Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) is a state funded program that offers several care alternatives to individuals who would otherwise be at risk of placement in a nursing facility. Services available are:

  • Care Management
  • Respite 
  • Homemaker 
  • Environmental Accessibility Adaptations
  • Personal Emergency Response System
  • Home-Delivered Meals
  • Caregiver/Recipient Training
  • Adult Day Health
  • Social Adult Day Care
  • Special Medical Equipment and Supplies
  • Chore Services
  • Transportation
  • Attendant Care
  • Home-Based Supportive Care
 
Fees
Co-Pay based on sliding scale
 

Eligibility
General Requirements:
Is 60 years of age or older;
Resides in a home that he/she owns or rents, or lives in an unlicensed home of a relative;
Has no alternate means available to secure needed services and/or supports;
Has been determined to be clinically eligible for nursing facility level of care; and
Is a United States citizen or a Qualified Alien.
 
Income Requirements:
Is financially ineligible for Medicaid or Medicaid waiver services
Has resources at or below $40,000 for an individual, or $60,000 for a couple and countable income that is less than $2,983.00 (individual) or $4,015 (couple).
 
Areas Served
Available in all 21 counties
 
Language Translation Services
County specific
 
Program Web Site Address
http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/